08:00 AM·environment
Switzerland pushes for landmark global plastic pollution treaty
Switzerland takes leading role at UN Plastics Conference in Geneva, calling for binding international agreement to combat plastic pollution
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UN Geneva Launches New Afghanistan Rights Investigation
Human Rights Council establishes independent mechanism to investigate alleged violations in Afghanistan, focusing on Taliban restrictions on women's rights.
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04:00 PM·environment
UN Geneva Calls for Global Reform of Plastic Trade Tariffs
UNCTAD report reveals discriminatory tariff system favoring plastics over eco-friendly alternatives, with Swiss-based organization pushing for international reform.
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08:00 AM·international relations
UN Rights Council Faces Activity Cuts Amid Cash Crisis
Geneva-based Human Rights Council announces suspension of various 2025-2026 activities due to UN cash flow problems, affecting multiple investigation reports.
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12:00 PM·international affairs
UN Human Rights Council Faces Activity Cuts Amid Cash Crisis
Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council announces suspension of multiple activities for 2025-2026 due to severe funding shortages, impacting global human rights monitoring
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08:00 AM·humanitarian
Switzerland Commits CHF39 Million to UN Programs
Major funding boost for UNICEF, UN Women, and UN Population Fund showcases Swiss humanitarian commitment
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08:00 AM·international aid
Swiss Aid to UN Development Programs Cut by CHF13 Million
Government reduces United Nations development contributions following parliamentary budget decisions.
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08:00 AM·international relations
Trump Administration Demands 'Patriotic' Questionnaire from Geneva UN Staff
UN employees in Geneva face controversial new requirements from the Trump administration, highlighting tensions between international organizations and US policy.
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04:00 PM·humanitarian
UN Geneva Reports Mass Civilian Executions in Syria
Geneva-based UN officials document over 100 civilian executions in western Syria, calling for urgent international investigation amid rising sectarian violence.
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08:00 AM·politics
Switzerland Voices Concern Over UN Human Rights Council Crisis
Swiss foreign minister addresses growing concerns about international disengagement from UN human rights body amid global tensions.
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08:00 AM·diplomacy
Swiss Diplomat Aims for Top UN Refugee Role
State Secretary Christine Schraner Burgener launches bid to become next UN High Commissioner for Refugees
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04:00 PM·politics
Swiss Parliament Rejects UN Migration Pact Ratification
House of Representatives votes against adopting UN Global Compact on Migration despite its non-binding nature, citing concerns over equal treatment of regular and irregular migrants.
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Donors pledge $1.16 billion to Geneva-based UNHCR
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OECD praises integration of immigrants in Switzerland
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Swiss lawmakers agree on China trade framework
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Medicines 'never more expensive in Switzerland'
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